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Within the framework of the organizational structure of the Sudanese Youth Network to Stop the War and Establish Democratic Transformation, the African Organization for Rights and Development, within the activities hosted by the AFORD space, hosted the network’s meetings on May 8, 2024. This came within the administrative and technical arrangements made by the Youth Network, Kampala Office, in its new session following the conference, which It was held by the network in March to discuss the challenges of this stage and to approve the structure of the network for the second session of the Kampala office

The African Organization for Rights and Development hosts a screening of the film FEMINISTS, which was organized by the Feminist Ta’a Ataneth Organization on May 5, 2024, in the capital, Kampala. This event is one of the events and activities hosted by the AFORD Spec. The participants interacted with the activity in an excellent manner, as there were many discussions after the film was shown. According to their vision according to the context and current conditions, the film also explained how the restrictions imposed on women due to culture or religion paralyzed the feminist movement and harmed women’s issues in Sudan. In the same context, this common phenomenon faces all women and girls in the world, is considered a different challenge to the environment and society, and directly affects their lives on the personal, public, and practical levels, as well as their political participation, levels of government, and decision-making positions. All of this was linked to the accelerating events in Sudan, the extent of the impact of the war on the Sudanese feminist movement, and their increasing suffering from violations of various kinds and displacement following the April 15 war in Sudan.

On May 1, 2024, a civil society dialogue forum was held in Kampala in the presence of representatives of Sudanese civil society organizations. Discussions took place within the framework of moving towards accepting others and promoting equality and diversity. The forum was opened by the African Organization for Rights and Development, which aims to achieve change and development.

The discussion was led by Professor Juma Kinda Kumi, an expert in peace and conflict resolution issues, and Dr. Abdul Baqi Jibril, an expert in human rights and international issues. The discussion was moderated by Professor Hanaa Al-Bashir.

The discussion focused on the unity of initiatives operating in Sudan.
The participants affirmed their commitment to working through the mechanisms provided by the African Organization for Rights and Development with the aim of reducing the phenomenon of hate speech and discrimination in Sudan.

This discussion aims to enhance awareness and cooperation of organizations and initiatives related to the issue and develop effective strategies and mechanisms to combat hate speech and discrimination in Sudan.

Among the activities hosted by the AFORD space, the African Organization for Rights and Development

On April 29 and April 30, the Let’s Talk Period initiative implemented a TOT workshop on sexual and reproductive health targeting 19 young women in Kampala, where important topics related to women’s health and reproductive rights were addressed. The discussion session addressed basic concepts such as sexuality, gender identities, and sexual orientations, answering participants’ questions.

The workshop also touched on the impact of armed conflicts on the health system, and its repercussions on women’s reproductive health.

All technical arrangements for the start of sports activities have been completed. Women’s cycling activity within a project to alleviate the psychological effects resulting from war. The activity aims to help and relieve psychological pressure through sport, which is considered one of the tools of psychological treatment.

On the 25 of April 2024
The second sport activity took place; as a part of the sports activities held by the African Organization for Women’s Rights and Development, the swimming activity was implemented within a project to alleviate the psychological effects resulting from war, which aims to help relieve psychological stress through sports, considered one of the tools of natural psychological treatment.

April 29, 2024 the African Organization for Rights and Development held a Zumba dance activity as part of the sports activities for women, which is the third activity within the project to mitigate the psychological effects resulting from war.